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Former SNOT And SEVENDUST Guitarist SONNY MAYO Undergoes Emergency Triple Bypass Surgery After A Heart Attack
Published: June 1, 2026 21:01
A Meal Train fundraiser has been launched for former SNOT and SEVENDUST guitarist Sonny Mayo, who recently suffered a heart attack and is recovering after undergoing emergency triple bypass heart surgery. Organizer Megan Wright wrote: "Our dear friend…
ANDREW FREEMAN On His Former Bandmates In LAST IN LINE: 'I Did More Work On Those Records Than Any Of Those Guys Did'
Published: June 1, 2026 20:23
In a new interview with the Hard Rock History Show, singer Andrew Freeman once again addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked if he was surprised by the fact that he was fired from…
METALLICA Plays Germany's Biggest-Ever Stadium Concert
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Published: June 1, 2026 19:22
According to The Berliner, METALLICA set an attendance record for Germany's biggest-ever stadium concert by performing in front of 94,000 people at Berlin's Olympiastadion on May 30. The record previously belonged to U2, which drew a crowd of just over…
Ex-MISFITS Frontman MICHALE GRAVES: How 'I Surrendered My Life To Jesus And Became Born Again'
Published: June 1, 2026 18:36
Former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves recently joined CCM Magazine for a powerful CCM Spotlight conversation about leaving the chaos behind, finding Jesus, and stepping into a new chapter of music and mission. In this interview, Michale opened up about…
SONNY SANDOVAL On P.O.D.'s Upcoming LP: 'It Could Be The Best Album That We've Ever Written'
Published: June 1, 2026 17:43
In a new interview with Robert Filipowski of Poland's link textTeraz Rock, P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval confirmed that the band has completed work on a new studio album. The recording sessions for the follow-up to 2024's "Veritas" took place in the…
Watch: IRON MAIDEN Meets Bulgarian President Ahead Of Sofia Concert
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Published: June 1, 2026 17:18
Ahead of IRON MAIDEN's May 26 concert at Sofia, Bulgaria's Vasil Levski National Stadium, the British heavy metal legends met Bulgarian president Iliana Iotova, who described them as "remarkably down-to-earth people" and wished them many more years on…
ALICE COOPER Announces Special Guest Hosts For October 2026 U.K. Book Tour
Published: June 1, 2026 16:00
Alice Cooper has announced special guest hosts who will join him on stage for each date of his intimate "Devil On My Shoulder" U.K. book tour this October. Building on over sixty years of rock folklore, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee will be…
SAGA To Embark On 50th-Anniversary '1977-2027: The Generations Tour'
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Published: June 1, 2026 15:32
Canadian progressive music icons SAGA will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2027 by embarking on a special tour. Details on "Saga 50 - 1977-2027: The Generations Tour" will be announced soon at sagagen.com. As previously reported, SAGA will return to…
WEDNESDAY 13 Announces High-Octane Live Album 'Un-Alive At Pol'and'Rock 2025'
Published: June 1, 2026 14:55
It was a hot day in the Polish summer, over 750,000 fans had crammed their way into the Czaplinek-Broczyno airfield in northwestern Poland for the 2025 Pol'and'Rock festival, a storied tradition for over 30 years. WEDNESDAY 13 — the namesake band of the…
PUSSY RIOT Releases 'Candy Dopamine' Single Featuring AVENGED SEVENFOLD
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Published: June 1, 2026 14:08
Protest and performance art collective PUSSY RIOT does not announce its debut album, "Cyka", with a cute Instagram carousel — instead the band launched it with an explosive protest at the Venice Biennale, the so-called "Olympics of the art world", timed…
Ex-BATTLE BEAST Frontwoman NOORA LOUHIMO Crowned Winner Of Finnish Singing Competition 'Tähdet, Tähdet' After Performing 'My Heart Will Go On'
Published: June 1, 2026 13:36
Former BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo has been crowned the winner of the 2026 edition of the Finnish singing competition "Tähdet, Tähdet" ("Stars, Stars"). In the program, nine popular Finnish recording artists compete for the title of "Tähtien…
Legendary Drummer TOMMY ALDRIDGE Announces Debut Art Collection 'Sonic Visions'
Published: June 1, 2026 12:40
Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has announced "Sonic Visions", his first-ever art collection, transforming decades of rhythm, power, and performance into a series of visual works created with Los Angeles art collective SceneFour. The collection…
Second Posthumous JOHN SYKES Single 'Believe In Yourself' To Be Released This Month
Published: June 1, 2026 12:14
Australia's Golden Robot Records will release "Believe In Yourself", the second posthumous single from late English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES), on June 12. The track is available globally now to…
MALEFIC THRONE, Featuring Members Of MORBID ANGEL, ORIGIN And ANGELCORPSE, Releases Music Video For 'When Our Shadows Align'
Published: June 1, 2026 11:52
American death metallers MALEFIC THRONE, consisting of guitarist Gene Palubicki (ANGELCORPSE, PERDITION TEMPLE),vocalist and bassist Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL) and drummer John Longstreth (ORIGIN, HATE ETERNAL, ex-ANGELCORPSE), have released their…
L7's JENNIFER FINCH To Miss Band's Summer 2026 Shows Due To 'Recent Health Concern'
Published: June 1, 2026 11:37
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch will be forced to miss the band's summer 2026 shows due to an undisclosed "recent health concern requiring extended treatment". She will be temporarily replaced at these concerts by Tsuzumi Okai, who was previously a touring…
DAVID DRAIMAN Says DISTURBED Fans Will Be 'Pleasantly Surprised' By Band's New Songs: They Are 'Diverse, Fresh And Powerful'
Published: May 31, 2026 19:26
David Draiman says that DISTURBED fans will be "pleasantly surprised" by the material he and his bandmates have written for DISTURBED's follow-up to 2022's "Divisive" album. On Saturday (May 30), the DISTURBED frontman took to his account on X (formerly…
MARK KENDALL On New GREAT WHITE Songs: 'We Have Three Ready To Go, But We Have Seven On Tape'
Published: May 31, 2026 19:07
In a new interview with Mind Behind The Music, the podcast hosted by John White, an American guitarist and composer from Albany, New York, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall confirmed that the band is still working on new music with Brett Carlisle, who was…
ALICE COOPER On A.I.: 'It Has No Emotion. It Has No Heart. It Has No Feel. It Has No Soul To It'
Published: May 31, 2026 18:07
During a May 21 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary rocker Alice Cooper weighed in on the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in music, particularly as relates to its possibilities and its implications in…
RIK EMMETT On TRIUMPH's Recently Launched Reunion Tour: 'Every Night It Gets Better. It Just Keeps Resonating And Growing'
Published: May 31, 2026 17:32
In a new interview with Tuning In With Thom Jennings, TRIUMPH singer and guitarist Rik Emmett spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently launched first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and Gil Moore…
Watch: THE DEAD DAISIES Reunite With GLENN HUGHES For One-Off Concert In Illinois
Published: May 31, 2026 15:41
On May 30, 2026 at the legendary Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, THE DEAD DAISIES returned for a special night of rock featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals and bass. Glenn joined guitarist Doug Aldrich, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist David Lowy…
Watch: EXODUS Returns To Newly Reopened San Francisco Venue Mabuhay Gardens For First Time In 40 Years
Published: May 31, 2026 14:42
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS played a special hometown concert last night (Saturday, May 30) at the legendary venue Mabuhay Gardens which recently reopened after closing nearly 40 years ago. Video of the performance can be seen…
Watch: DAVE GROHL Joins SEPULTURA For 'Kaiowas' Jam At Los Angeles Concert
Published: May 31, 2026 13:29
Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl joined Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA for a "Kaiowas" jam session during the latter band's May 29 headlining concert at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. You can watch…
'Heavy Metal Parking Lot' Makers To Commemorate Film's 40th Anniversary With Special Screening
Published: May 31, 2026 12:59
On May 31,1986, emerging filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik drove into the parking lot of the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland — and into pop culture history — when they caught lightning in a bottle recording amped-up JUDAS PRIEST fans before a…
DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'A Sense Of Humor Has Kept This Band Together'
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Published: May 31, 2026 12:25
Issue 56 of Rock Candy magazine takes on a forensic examination of DEF LEPPARD's almost 50 years of playing live. From the tiny gigs to the stadium straddling monster tours, LEPPARD has played them all... many of them "In The Round". Rock Candy editor…
TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Explains Why Now Is The Right Time For Him To Release His Memoir
Published: May 30, 2026 22:02
In a new interview with Denny Spinks of Rock N' Roll Medicine, Chuck Billy, the frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", which is due on…
Watch: METALLICA Covers RAMMSTEIN's 'Sonne' In Berlin
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Published: May 30, 2026 20:15
During METALLICA's May 30 concert at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo played a cover of the RAMMSTEIN classic "Sonne". Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. METALLICA launched…
Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST Classics In Kortrijk, Belgium During Spring 2026 European Tour
Published: May 30, 2026 19:33
Fan-filmed video of Tim "Ripper" Owens's May 27 concert at DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium can be seen below. Backing the former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer at the gig were Emiliano Tessitore on guitar, Martin Bilek on guitar, Francesco…
Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin
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Published: May 30, 2026 19:13
The phrase "alternative rock" has become almost entirely redundant over the last 20 years, thanks to a relentless stream of bands and artists with clear commercial intentions, and to a rock / metal media that is often hell-bent on getting really cozy with…
STEVE LUKATHER On EDDIE VAN HALEN Album He Is Working On With ALEX VAN HALEN: 'This Is Not Throwaway S***'
Published: May 30, 2026 18:47
In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Guitar Player magazine, TOTO's Steve Lukather spoke about the album he is working on with Alex Van Halen, the legendary drummer from VAN HALEN. The LP will reportedly include previously unreleased and unfinished…
Through Zero
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Published: May 30, 2026 17:48
A profoundly creative band with a transformative agenda, ELDER were proclaiming their progressive instincts loudly and proudly from the very start. Even on their earliest albums — the raw and doomy self-titled debut, the more expansive but still…
CHARLIE BENANTE Hopes There Will Be New PANTERA Music 'At Some Point', Says He Can Write PANTERA-Style Riffs
Published: May 30, 2026 17:31
In a new interview with Talk Is Jericho, the podcast hosted by wrestling superstar and FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho, Charlie Benante once again spoke about the possibility of the reformed lineup of PANTERA — featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo…
ZOLTAN BATHORY: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's Upcoming Tenth Album Is 'A Little Bit Of A Reach Back To The First Three' LPs
Published: May 30, 2026 16:17
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory recently spoke to 93X's Kevin Kellam about the band's latest single, "Eye Of The Storm", which was released two weeks ago. The track serves as the first single from the band's upcoming tenth studio album,…
Watch: RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Kicks Off Series Of Shows Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of POISON's 'Look What The Cat Dragged In'
Published: May 30, 2026 14:48
On May 21, founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett kicked off a series of shows where he is paying tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE ROCKETT MAFIA. This year marks the album's 40th…
DEVIN TOWNSEND On Use Of A.I. In Music: 'It's Too Early For Me To Have Internalized Exactly What I Feel About It'
Published: May 30, 2026 14:24
In a new interview with Italy's TrueMetal.it, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend weighed in on the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in music, particularly as relates to its possibilities and its…
METALITE Announces 'Discovery' Album, Shares New Single 'In Case Of Emergency'
Published: May 30, 2026 13:13
Swedish melodic metal force METALITE returns with its most ambitious and cinematic chapter yet: "Discovery". Set for release on September 25, 2026 via Perception, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music, the forthcoming album sees the band pushing their…
EMINENCE Shares Music Video For New Single 'Silent March' Featuring SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER
Published: May 30, 2026 12:39
Brazilian metallers EMINENCE reached a definitive career milestone in 2025 by traveling to Denmark's legendary AntFarm Studios to fulfill a long-held dream: recording on European soil. This journey was the culmination of a powerhouse partnership with…
SIX FEET UNDER Parts Ways With Drummer MARCO PITRUZZELLA, Recruits RUSTON GROSSE As His Replacement
Published: May 30, 2026 12:24
Death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER have parted ways with drummer Marco Pitruzzella and have replaced him with Ruston Grosse (pictured; MASTER, SKELETAL REMAINS). On May 28, SIX FEET UNDER released the following statement via social media: "Just wanted to…
RIKKI ROCKETT 'Supports' BRET MICHAELS's Decision To Drop Out Of TRUMP-Backed Concert For America's 250th Anniversary
Published: May 29, 2026 22:19
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he "supports" Bret Michaels's decision to drop out of the "Great American State Fair" celebrating America's 250th anniversary, set to take place later this month. On Thursday (May 28), the POISON singer announced he…
THE DARKNESS's JUSTIN HAWKINS: 'I Think An Interactive OZZY OSBOURNE A.I. Is A Bit Of Fun For Fans'
Published: May 29, 2026 21:14
In a new video on his YouTube channel Justin Hawkins Rides Again, THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins addressed the recently announced Ozzy Osbourne A.I. avatar, which is coming to life through a partnership between the Osbourne family, Hyperreal, the…
ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE On 'It's For The Kids' Single: 'We Wanted To Release Something That Shows We're Not Slowing Down'
Published: May 29, 2026 19:54
In a new interview with Talk Is Jericho, the podcast hosted by wrestling superstar and FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will be…
THE STOOGES: New 'Fun House' Reel-To-Reel And Dolby Atmos Self-Titled/'Fun House' Editions Arrive Today
Published: May 29, 2026 18:24
THE STOOGES' self-titled and "Fun House" albums have been reimagined for audiophiles on new reel-to-reel and Dolby Atmos editions arriving today. "Fun House"'s open-reel debut and self-titled and "Fun House"'s immersive audio mix offer fans two fresh ways…
QUICKSAND Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With BANE
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Published: May 29, 2026 18:03
New York City post-hardcore legends QUICKSAND have announced a summer 2026 headlining tour. Kicking off on Monday, August 3 at The Annex in Norfolk, Virginia, the trek will span August and early September, culminating in a performance at Royale in Boston,…
MESHUGGAH Announces Remastered Anniversary Editions Of 'Destroy Erase Improve' And 'Catch Thirtythree'
Published: May 29, 2026 17:43
Swedish extreme metal architects MESHUGGAH have announced the release of newly remastered anniversary editions of two of the band's most important works: "Destroy Erase Improve: 30th Anniversary Edition" and "Catch Thirtythree: 20th Anniversary Edition".…
SLAYER Announces Fall 2026 'Reign In Blood' 40th-Anniversary Latin American Tour
Published: May 29, 2026 17:26
Thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic album "Reign In Blood" by performing it in its entirety on a Latin American tour this fall. The dates are as follows: Oct. 21 - Mexico City, Mexico - Palacio de los Deportes…
GRETA VAN FLEET Releases New Single And Music Video 'Play Your Games'
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Published: May 29, 2026 17:09
Following their electrifying and intimate underplay performance at New York City's legendary Bowery Ballroom earlier this week, Grammy Award-winning rock band GRETA VAN FLEET officially returns today with an explosive new single and music video, "Play Your…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD To Co-Headline 2026 'Taste Of Chaos' Tour With IN THIS MOMENT
Published: May 29, 2026 14:55
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD returns today with a brand new single "Feels Like Home", out now via Sumerian Records. The track finds the multi-platinum rap-rock powerhouse turning pain into belonging, delivering a bruised, melodic anthem for anyone who has grown too…
METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Holier Than Thou' And 'Lux Æterna' Performances From May 2026 Bucharest Concert
Published: May 29, 2026 13:43
METALLICA has shared professionally filmed video of the "Holier Than Thou" and "Lux Æterna" performances from the band's 2026 "M72" world tour concert on May 13 at Arena Națională in Bucharest, Romania. Support at the gig came from GOJIRA and KNOCKED…
THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY: 'We Were The First Heavy Metal Band'
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Published: May 29, 2026 13:16
Roger Daltrey has made the claim that THE WHO was "the first heavy metal band", having laid the groundwork for the genre more than six decades ago. The 82-year-old rock legend made the comments during a new interview with Rolling Stone. Asked how he sees…
KANSAS, STEVE HACKETT, BIG BIG TRAIN And ASIA To Headline 2027 'Cruise To The Edge'
Published: May 29, 2026 12:40
Cruise To The Edge, progressive rock's largest festival at sea, is back with another incredible lineup for 2027. For the first time, the cruise is six nights, April 2 to April 8, sailing out of Miami, Florida aboard the Norwegian Jewel, with stops at…
Watch: GRETA VAN FLEET Debuts Two Brand New Songs During Intimate New York City Concert
Published: May 29, 2026 12:21
GRETA VAN FLEET performed two new songs — "Tear It Down" and "Play Your Games" — live for the first time during the band's May 27 intimate headlining concert at New York City's legendary Bowery Ballroom. It marked a rare underplay from a band who…
TOM MORELLO Collaborates With Son ROMAN MORELLO And SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN On New Single 'Adjourn It'
Published: May 29, 2026 12:06
Tom Morello has released a new single, "Adjourn It", featuring Serj Tankian from SYSTEM OF A DOWN and the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist's 15-year-old son, Roman Morello. You can now watch the song's accompanying music video below. Clips from the film…
BRUCE DICKINSON Nominated In Three Categories At 2026's 'The Speaker Awards'
Published: May 29, 2026 11:47
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson has been nominated in three categories at this year's The Speaker Awards, set to take place on July 3 in London, United Kingdom. Bruce is up for the "Best Live Speaker", "Best Motivational Speaker" and "Best…
SINNER Releases First Single 'Wait' From Final Studio Album 'Boom Bang Goodbye'
Published: May 29, 2026 11:15
German hard rock veterans SINNER have released a new single, "Wait", alongside a music video. This is the first track to land from the band's forthcoming, and final, full-length studio offering, "Boom Bang Goodbye". The LP will arrive on July 31, 2026 via…
BRET MICHAELS Drops Out Of 'Freedom 250' Concert Series: It 'Has Evolved Into Something Much More Divisive Than What I Agreed To Be A Part Of'
Published: May 29, 2026 10:55
POISON frontman Bret Michaels is one of the latest artists to have publicly backed out of their involvement with the Freedom 250 festival in Washington, D.C. Earlier this week, Michaels was announced as one of the performers in a series of concerts on the…
IN THIS MOMENT Returns With Brand New Song 'Sleeping With The Enemy'
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Published: May 29, 2026 04:32
Blending theatrical intensity with razor-sharp modern rock, IN THIS MOMENT has spent the last decade building one of heavy music's most unmistakable identities. Led by the magnetic presence of Maria Brink, the Grammy-nominated band has turned its fusion of…
GEORGE LYNCH Confirms LYNCH MOB Is Working On New Studio Album: 'Right Now I'm Just Searching For Grooves And Riffs'
Published: May 28, 2026 23:46
In a new interview with Jason Brown of Friday 13th Metal, legendary guitarist George Lynch was asked about the number of lineup changes his long-running LYNCH MOB project has gone through over the years, particularly in the vocalist department. He said (as…
EVERGREY's TOM S. ENGLUND On Longtime Guitarist HENRIK DANHAGE's Decision To Leave: 'He Hasn't Told Us Why He Chose To Do What He Did'
Published: May 28, 2026 18:59
In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide, EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund was asked if the band's recently departed guitarist Henrik Danhage contributed to the Swedish metallers' upcoming fifteenth album, "Architects Of A New Weave", which will arrive…
THE OCEAN Announces New Album 'Solaris', Shares 'Light Pollution' Single
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Published: May 28, 2026 18:17
A lot of bands wouldn't have recovered. From 2022 to 2025, post-metal visionaries THE OCEAN lost two-thirds of their members, with the lineup that made fan-favorite albums "Phanerozoic I" (2018), "Phanerozoic II" (2020) and "Holocene" (2023) stripping…
KNOCKED LOOSE And DENZEL CURRY Announce Fall 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour
Published: May 28, 2026 17:58
KNOCKED LOOSE and Denzel Curry have announced a massive North American co-headline tour. The announcement arrives on the back of their acclaimed collaborative track "Hive Mind", which arrived earlier this year with a music video directed by Eric Richter…
PSYCROPTIC Announces 'The Pulse Of Annihilation' Album
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Published: May 28, 2026 17:36
For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band…
STRYPER Releases New Single 'I'm Alright (I'm Okay)'
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Published: May 28, 2026 17:17
STRYPER has returned with a powerful new single, "I'm Alright (I'm Okay)" reaffirming why they remain one of the most influential and enduring bands in Christian metal. Decades into their career, the band continues to balance their unmistakable message…
SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Announces 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album
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Published: May 28, 2026 16:56
Legendary guitarist Dave Hill has announced the release of his long-awaited solo album, "Dirty Foot Lane", due in October through JCPL Records. He is also working with worldwide music publisher Notting Hill Music. "Dirty Foot Lane" is a rich,…
WENDY DIO Says The New Lineup Of The Officially Sanctioned DIO Tribute Band Will Hit The Road In The Fall Of 2026
Published: May 28, 2026 15:33
In a new interview with Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said…
Watch: MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Frontman CHAD GRAY Plays '30 Years Of Madness' Solo Show In Flint
Published: May 28, 2026 14:45
Fan-filmed video of MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray's May 26 concert at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan can be seen below. Gray launched his "30 Years Of Madness" series of live appearances on April 24 at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas,…
TOM MORELLO Announces 'Power To The People' Festival, Featuring FOO FIGHTERS, SERJ TANKIAN, TAYLOR MOMSEN, MATT CAMERON, Others
Published: May 28, 2026 14:28
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist and acclaimed activist Tom Morello has announced the Power To The People festival — a celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action — taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Merriweather Post…
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Explains How She Ended Up Joining DRAGONFORCE
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Published: May 28, 2026 13:53
In a new interview with Local Band Smokeout, former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz was asked if her 2025 collaboration with extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE on an alternate version of their track "Burning Heart" was what ultimately led to her…
JONATHAN CAIN On JOURNEY's Final Tour: 'It's Time For Me To Close The Chapter'
Published: May 28, 2026 13:09
During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rock & Roll High School" podcast, hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning producer and music executive Pete Ganbarg, JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain once again spoke about the band's ongoing "Final…
ANDREW FREEMAN On Getting Fired From LAST IN LINE: 'I Think It's Completely Asinine, The Decision They've Made What To Do'
Published: May 28, 2026 12:35
During a May 27 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" show, singer Andrew Freeman once again addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked if Vinny's March 25…
YES To Release 'Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976' In July
Published: May 28, 2026 10:43
YES celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of its most storied performances on July 17 with "Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976". The live album's first official release arrives on the heels of the band's new studio album, "Aurora",…
SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On 'Ei8ht' LP: 'I'm The Most Proud Of This Album, Of Any Of Them'
Published: May 27, 2026 20:43
In a new interview with Donny Fandango of the St. Louis radio station 105.7 The Point, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers addressed the fact that the band's upcoming album, "Ei8ht", contains 18 songs, which is almost enough for a double…
ARCHITECTS Singer SAM CARTER On Touring With METALLICA: 'We Got A Cake Delivered By JAMES HETFIELD'
Published: May 27, 2026 19:53
In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, singer Sam Carter of chart-topping British metalcore icons ARCHITECTS named METALLICA and LINKIN PARK as two of his favorite bands to tour with. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "METALLICA really…
ADAM LAMBERT Shares Music Video For 'Eat U Alive' Single From Upcoming Sixth Studio Album 'Adam'
Published: May 27, 2026 18:40
Grammy-nominated international superstar Adam Lambert has released the official Vitalii Akimov-directed music video for his latest single, "Eat U Alive". The track is taken from Adam's sixth full-length studio album, "Adam", which will arrive on Friday,…
Colorado Thrash Quartet HAVOK Signs With BLKIIBLK, Shares New Single 'Fifth Generation Warfare'
Published: May 27, 2026 18:19
Thrash metal powerhouse HAVOK has signed to BLKIIBLK. To mark the announcement, the band has shared a new single, "Fifth Generation Warfare", alongside an official lyric video, available below. On signing to BLKIIBLK, the band comments: "We're excited to…
The Moth
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Published: May 27, 2026 17:31
Many years in the making and very much subject to the restless whims of its creator, "The Moth" is a determinedly off-kilter entry in Devin Towsend's increasingly monolithic catalogue. The long-awaited studio incarnation of a project that he took to the…
DEATH ANGEL Announces 10th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Of 'The Evil Divide'
Published: May 27, 2026 17:20
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, "The Evil Divide", with a special vinyl reissue arriving July 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. Originally released…
Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO's BATTLEZONE Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of 'Fighting Back'
Published: May 27, 2026 16:53
In 1986, legendary vocalist Paul Di'Anno — who was the unmistakable original voice behind IRON MAIDEN's formative years — launched a bold new chapter with the release of "Fighting Back", the explosive debut album from BATTLEZONE. Following his departure…
LIMP BIZKIT's WES BORLAND Partners With JACKSON For His First-Ever Signature King V Guitar
Published: May 27, 2026 16:33
Jackson has announced the Pro Series Signature Wes Borland King V KV in collaboration with LIMP BIZKIT's visionary guitarist Wes Borland. Marking the first-ever signature collaboration between Wes Borland and Jackson, this striking model is crafted to his…
KAMELOT Announces New Album 'Dark Asylum'
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Published: May 27, 2026 16:19
International symphonic metal legends KAMELOT — renowned for their infectious melodies, cinematic storytelling, and electrifying live performances — return with their haunting new album, "Dark Asylum", arriving August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. Now 14…
A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'Starless'
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Published: May 27, 2026 16:02
A PERFECT CIRCLE has returned with "Starless", a new single from Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan that signals a new dawn for the band, arriving days before they launch their first European tour in eight years. "Absolutely chuffed to debut this new…
DOWN Announces August/September 2026 North American Tour With HELMET, SPIRIT IN THE ROOM
Published: May 27, 2026 15:35
DOWN, the long-running heavy metal supergroup featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, will return to North American stages this summer for a two-week headlining tour…
SEPULTURA Announces Last-Ever Concert
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Published: May 27, 2026 15:17
After more than four decades of bringing heavy music to the world's biggest stages, Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA have announced the final show of their career. The historic performance will take place on November 7, 2026 at the Mercado Livre…
Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Rule Out Making Another 'Straight-Ahead Metal' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 14:56
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38) yesterday, May 26, for an in-depth conversation covering everything from his upcoming tour plans to his legendary years with METALLICA and beyond. The…
ARMORED SAINT And METAL CHURCH Announce November 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour
Published: May 27, 2026 14:34
ARMORED SAINT will join METAL CHURCH for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. "The Metal Saint Tour 2026" will commence on November 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California and run through November 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Additional support…
METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Creeping Death' And 'King Nothing' Performances From May 2026 Athens Concert
Published: May 27, 2026 13:49
METALLICA has shared professionally filmed video of the "Creeping Death" and "King Nothing" performances from the band's 2026 "M72" world tour kick-off concert, which took place on May 9 at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in Athens. Support at the gig came from…
MOONSPELL Shares Music Video For 'Cross Your Heart' From Upcoming 'Far From God' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 13:19
After recently unveiling their new album title track "Far From God" to an overwhelmingly positive response from fans worldwide, with both the single and its official music video rapidly gaining strong streaming numbers across platforms, Portuguese dark…
See BILLY IDOL's 'Lifetime Achievement Award' Acceptance Speech And Performance At 2026 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Published: May 27, 2026 13:05
Rock legend Billy Idol received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards this past weekend. Idol celebrated the honor with his first-ever AMAs performance with longtime collaborator/guitarist Steve Stevens, playing a medley of his…
WARRANT's ROBERT MASON Reflects On His Mid-1990s Secret Stint As OZZY OSBOURNE's Background Singer: 'That Was Such A Fun Gig'
Published: May 27, 2026 12:33
In a recent interview with Jamie Guida of The Mixdown podcast, WARRANT frontman Robert Mason reflected on his secret role as a background singer for Ozzy Osbourne during the 1995-1996 "Ozzmosis" tour. Ozzy had just released his latest album, "Ozzmosis", in…
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Music Video For Title Track Of Upcoming 'Rats In The Temple' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 11:45
American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released the official music video for the title track of their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. The song is a ghoulish hit packing sweeping…
TARJA TURUNEN Shares Music Video For 'The Trace Outlives' Single From Upcoming 'Frisson Noir' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 11:30
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released the official music video for the song "The Trace Outlives". The track, which features a guest appearance by Sayo Komada, a shamisen player fluent in both the Tsugaru and Nagauta styles, is the third single…
Watch: ANTHRAX Performs New Single 'It's For The Kids' Live For First Time
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Published: May 27, 2026 11:14
ANTHRAX played its new single, "It's For The Kids", live for the first time during the band's concert on Tuesday, May 26 at Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.…
ARMORED SAINT Is The Classic Metal Band That Doesn't Sound Like Classic Metal: 'We're A Band You Can't Pigeonhole'
Published: May 27, 2026 10:55
By David E. Gehlke Logic would dictate that ARMORED SAINT's 1982 formation and subsequent first offerings of straight, no-frills, hard-edged, rough-and-ready, while clad-in-actual-armor metal would be something for them to rely upon as they release their…
SUN DONT SHINE, Featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members, Releases Music Video For 'All You Wasted'
Published: May 27, 2026 10:43
SUN DONT SHINE (formerly EYE AM),the band featuring Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) alongside former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums), plus Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN), has…
MARK MORTON: 'Isn't That Weird, 25 Years Into A Career, That Nobody Just Straight Up Sounds Like LAMB OF GOD?'
Published: May 26, 2026 19:52
In a new interview with BangerTV's Sam Dunn, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked how he feels the band's latest album, "Into Oblivion" explores "new" or "different sonic territory" from the group's previous efforts. Mark responded (as transcribed…
DEVIN TOWNSEND Says He Landed In A 'Weird Kind Of Existential Quandary' After Completing 'The Moth'
Published: May 26, 2026 18:45
In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend was asked what he is planning to do next, creatively speaking, following the release of his ambitious, orchestral metal opus "The Moth" on May 29 via InsideOut…
HATEBREED To Headline Second 2026 Leg Of 'The Summer Slaughter Tour' With TERROR, INCANTATION, GATES TO HELL, TORTURE And CREEPING DEATH
Published: May 26, 2026 17:43
Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED will headline the second 2026 leg of "The Summer Slaughter Tour". Support on the trek, which will launch on August 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will come from TERROR, INCANTATION, GATES TO HELL, TORTURE and…
RIVAL SONS Drummer MIKE MILEY On Next Album: 'We Want It To Be More Raw And Instinctual'
Published: May 26, 2026 17:16
In a new interview with Rocking With Jam Man, RIVAL SONS drummer Mike Miley confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on a new album for a tentative 2027 release. Regarding how the vibe in the studio now compares to that for the last couple of LPs…
EI8HT
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Published: May 26, 2026 16:42
SHINEDOWN are ready for the next era, and for a band that's been rocking it for as long as they have, they sound as fresh and exciting as ever. The band's latest album, "EI8HT", features the kind of hard rocking music you've come to expect from the band…
LEX LEGION, Featuring Classic KING DIAMOND Members MIKKEY DEE, ANDY LA ROCQUE, PETE BLAKK And HAL PATINO, Announces First-Ever Live Show
Published: May 26, 2026 16:10
LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup, will play its first-ever concert on November 28 at Filmstudion in Gothenburg, Sweden. Earlier this month, LEX LEGION released the official music video for its second…
ALTER BRIDGE Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour With BIG WRECK And TIM MONTANA
Published: May 26, 2026 15:46
Following a triumphant run of sold-out shows, festival appearances, and overwhelming fan demand, acclaimed hard rock titans ALTER BRIDGE have announced the second United States leg of their massive "What Lies Within" tour. The 18-city trek will run this…
SALIVA Announces 'Breaking Through' Album, Shares 'Sadistic Love' Single
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Published: May 26, 2026 15:23
Hard rock band SALIVA has released a new single, "Sadistic Love", out now via Judge & Jury Records alongside the official music video. "Sadistic Love" is a dark, moody, guitar-driven track that taps into the early-2000s sound that helped define SALIVA's…
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